BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature included with Windows Vista and later. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes. By default, it uses the AES encryption algorithm in cipher block chaining (CBC) or XTS mode with a 128-bit or 256-bit key. Developed by Microsoft
License: Commercial
Feature | Windows BitLocker | TrueCrypt |
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Create bootable USB | ||
Drive Encryption | ||
Encryption | ||
Location Mapping | ||
Windows Explorer extension | ||
Encrypted storage container | ||
Local file encryption | ||
Portable | ||
Security focused | ||
AES encryption | ||
Data-encryption | ||
Dims background windows | ||
Multiple languages | ||
Works Offline | ||
Authenticated encryption | ||
File by file encryption | ||
Gpg encryption | ||
Pdf encryption | ||
Lightweight |